Film Independent president Josh Welsh said in a statement that it will be "a pleasure" for his organisation to have Patton and Spencer reveal the nominees.

"This is an important moment in the independent film community calendar and we are delighted they will be with us as we announce the nominees for the year's top independent films and artists," Welsh commented.

The 2014 Independent Spirit Awards will be held on Saturday, March 1 in Santa Monica, CA. IFC will air the ceremony on tape delay.